It is official! We are finally on shore duty. :) We did find out that Chris had to have a forced extension of another 10 months of sea duty if he wanted to continue to keep submarine pay. What does that mean? Well, instead of the 6 months that he would have left to stay in the Navy after shore duty, he now has a year and four months. They sure know how to sucker punch. KA POW!
We have decided to stay focused on the positive things, and will cross the bridge of the forced extension once we get to it. Focusing on the good things: Shore duty means he will be home and not have to float out to sea for 3 years, unless a major issue ensues. We did receive orders to stay in Hawaii, so we do not have the stress of a major move and relocation in the near future. He will be working with some great men, some of which he worked with on the Cheyenne. This is a good thing, because they already know his solid work ethic, drive, and determination. He will not have to make a new name for himself, as that is already established.
We have decided to stay focused on the positive things, and will cross the bridge of the forced extension once we get to it. Focusing on the good things: Shore duty means he will be home and not have to float out to sea for 3 years, unless a major issue ensues. We did receive orders to stay in Hawaii, so we do not have the stress of a major move and relocation in the near future. He will be working with some great men, some of which he worked with on the Cheyenne. This is a good thing, because they already know his solid work ethic, drive, and determination. He will not have to make a new name for himself, as that is already established.
A great big hug to all of our friends on the USS Cheyenne for some really great memories! The support and guidance from some of the ladies, here, are well beyond outstanding. Sometimes, I wonder how I would have gotten through without you. Chris talks very highly of some of the men from the boat, and it's easy to see why when their wives are equally amazing.
We are celebrating a huge milestone, and with it comes the many opportunities that will come with embarking on the beginnings of yet another road traveled.
I am so proud of my husband for all he does for our family, for me and for you, but mostly ... for the whole world. It's a huge responsibility, and I feel it is a great honor to be by his side.
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